We talk to Rocco from Ovidio’s and Bryce Herrera -candidate for Board of Supervisors District 2. Plus, there is some talk of Taylor Swift and politics, and then Kaylia gives us all a mini history lesson about how a miracle abortion led us to the magical rodent who predicts the future.
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The BS of the BOS With Jen Cruz (January 19th, 2024)
Our special guest for this episode is Jen Cruz, who is running for the Fresno County Board Of Supervisors in District 5. We review the LGBTQ Caucus meeting at the Tower Theater and talk pizza, Madonna, book bans in Florida, and sodomy.
Vulvas and Valentines (January 12th, 2024)
Book Banning Lawsuit Update, Good/Bad News, Professional Womens Hockey, Interview with James from D&L Roses… plus the infamous vulva dress with bonus information you might have missed in all the Golden Globe excitement. What a way to start the year!
S004. Holiday Supplemental 2023
In honor of the tradition of sharing spooky stories during midwinter, Matt revisits four scary stories. Commentary can be found in their previous episodes (49: Dudleytown, 35: Poveglia Island, 55: Shanghai Tunnels, 18: Himuro Mansion) Until 2024…
Holiday Memories: Looking Back & Looking Forward (December 15th, 2023)
Our last episode of It’s a Queer Thang – Podcast for 2023 is now up and streaming! Chris and Kaylia talk about 2023, holiday memories, politics, and entertainment, and Kaylia quizzes Chris on some trivia…Happy Holidays!
70: La Llorona
La Llorona is a story that many of us have heard, but it has a history and a meaning that goes beyond the surface. In this episode, Matthew gets into the politics, art, and history of the weeping white lady looking for her children.
Doctor Who, Christmas Yule, and A World AIDS Day Redux! (December 1st, 2023)
Chris and Kaylia start this month of holidays with a fun conversation about Hallmark movies, woke Sci-fi, and family traditions. Then we use our own time machine to bring you a 2019 discussion of And The Band Played On in honor of World AIDS Day.
69. Digital Folklore With Trevor Blank
In this episode, Matt speaks with folklorist Trevor Blank about digital folklore, including creepypasta, and its role in shaping how creepy subjects are discussed. Matt and Trevor also discuss why folklorists were slow to accept that online folklore is, in fact, folklore. Along the way, there are detours into prison folklore, Slender Man, and Bloody Mary.
A Librarian, A Politician, Drag Kings & A Quickie with Taylor Swift (November 17th, 2023)
On this episode, our guests are Fresno State Librarian Ginny Barnes, Politician Dion Bourdase, and Bella with the Be True To You Drag Festival. Plus good news and bad news and we finally, finally talk Taylor Swift.
68. The Myrtles Plantation
The Myrtles Plantation, claimed by many to be one of the most haunted places in the United States, is famed primarily for the ghost of a young enslaved woman named Chloe. In this episode, Matt provides a few different perspectives on how the ghost stories of the Myrtles developed and what they mean to visitors.
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